doggies – Page 7 – Kari Neumeyer

That stupid Pack Leader myth

The dog world is having the hardest time freeing itself from the pervasive myth of Dominance Theory. Not even positive trainers get it right all the time. The first reward-based training class I took began like this: The trainer explained that all our dogs’ problems began at home. “Does this sound familiar to anyone? Your dog free-feeds, meaning he eatsContinue reading “That stupid Pack Leader myth”

Is it Christmas yet?

Every day should be Bring Your Dog to Work Day

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5 ways to make a positive impact on homeless dogs

For this month’s Positive Pet Training Blog Hop, I’ve got 5 ideas for ways you can help out the homeless dogs in your community. 1. Adopt one. Obviously. But not everyone can do that, so I’ve got four more ideas. 2. Walk them. I’m lucky to have a local animal shelter that lets me drop in wheneverContinue reading “5 ways to make a positive impact on homeless dogs”

Top 6 Dog Books for Veterans Day

I was reminded how much respect and gratitude people in this country have for veterans when I went to Disney World last month with Rob’s dad, a career Navy man. When he wore his Retired Navy hat, total strangers thanked him for his service all day long, sometimes bringing a tear to his eye. Today,Continue reading “Top 6 Dog Books for Veterans Day”

How to exercise your dog during the short, dark days

As if anticipating the short, dark days ahead, Leo has been antsy since we set the clocks back Sunday, even though we’ve been keeping up with our regular exercise schedule! On both Sunday and Monday, after he raced around at the park, when I was ready to settle down with my book, he started pulling thingsContinue reading “How to exercise your dog during the short, dark days”

When in doubt, go to the vet

I have been known to take my dogs to the vet for something that turned out to be nothing. And I have found that I’m given the same medicine for a multitude of ailments. Mometamax: works on itchy spots and stinky ears alike. (Buy it online and save.) And who hasn’t googled something like “Why is myContinue reading “When in doubt, go to the vet”

The girl with the Isis tattoo, part 3

In Part 1, I said I had no plans to get a tattoo. In Part 2, I said I’d never do it again. (In between I explained why I changed my mind the first time.) All I can say now is that I’ve grown to admire the artistry of tattoos. And I wanted more than herContinue reading “The girl with the Isis tattoo, part 3”

How to respond to a stolen photo on the internet

While scrolling through Instagram this morning, I discovered a 2007 picture of my very own baby girl, Isis, three and a half months old, with a soccer ball in her mouth. Normally I would be thrilled that The German Shepherd World reposted my photo, since that’s entirely what the feed does. Except… I’ve never shared this picture on Instagram,Continue reading “How to respond to a stolen photo on the internet”